kid
word
/ˈkɪd/
KID
/kˈɪd/
KID
Definition
A kid is a child or young person. It can also mean to joke or tease someone in a friendly way.
Usage & Nuances
Common in informal speech; more polite or formal words are 'child' or 'children'. Used both as a noun for young people and as a verb meaning 'to joke'. Avoid confusion between verb 'kid' and noun 'kid'.
Spanish: niño - críoPortuguese (BR): criança - filhoPortuguese (PT): miúdo - filhoChinese (Simplified): 孩子 - 小孩Chinese (Traditional): 孩子 - 小孩Hindi: बच्चाArabic: طفلBengali: বাচ্চা - মজা করা (তামাশা করা)Russian: ребёнок - шутитьJapanese: 子供 - からかうVietnamese: đứa trẻ - đùa (trêu đùa)Korean: 아이 - 농담하다Turkish: çocuk - şaka yapmakUrdu: بچہ - مذاق کرناIndonesian: anak - bercanda
Example Sentences
The kid is playing in the park.
basic
My kid loves ice cream.
basic
Are you just kidding me?
basic
The new kid in school made friends quickly.
natural
Don't take it seriously, he's just kidding.
natural
That kid has a lot of energy!
natural